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History of Press Graphics. 1819-1921 - (Unknown) by  Alexander Roob (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

History of Press Graphics. 1819-1921 - (Unknown) by Alexander Roob (Hardcover)

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  • In today's world of instant snapshots, 24-hour news, and round-the-clock connectivity, an illustrated press where the images are as important as the text has become an increasingly rare art form.
  • Author(s): Alexander Roob
  • 604 Pages
  • Art, Graphic Arts
  • Series Name: Unknown

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Discover the unique genre of illustrated newspapers and their modernist artistic design. This rich collection explores 100 years of graphic news items from 1819 to 1921 and their trailblazing influence on the emerging avant-garde art movements. Featured artists include Jean Cocteau and Juan Gris, together with masters of graphic work Thomas Nast and Gustave Doré.



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In today's world of instant snapshots, 24-hour news, and round-the-clock connectivity, an illustrated press where the images are as important as the text has become an increasingly rare art form. This far-reaching compendium celebrates the golden age of graphic journalism as a distinct and unique genre and a laboratory for developing avant-garde aesthetics.

Spanning from 1819 to 1921, the collection covers a broad range of news graphics and political and satirical cartoons. Alongside the works of renowned artists such as Jean Cocteau, Juan Gris, and Käthe Kollwitz, the most famous illustrators of the time are also well represented. Thomas Nast, Honoré Daumier, Gustave Doré, and the numerous relatively unknown press graphic artists, the so-called "special artists," whose work is rediscovered here.

Their rich and varied press work is considered not only in connection to the genre and the historical painting of the 19th century but also in its capacity as a pioneering influence on modern art. With striking examples of proto-cinematic narrative thinking, disruptions of the single image space, and daring forays into abstraction, this material is shown to have laid the groundwork for much of the avant-garde artistic expression that followed.

The book also explores Vincent Van Gogh's careful attention to the illustrated press of his time. He was inspired not only by the artistic aspect of it but also by the spirit of social reform that it represented. An avid collector, he owned a large number of press graphics and went so far as to consider it a "Bible for Artists".



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"What a colossal achievement. History of Press Graphics by Alexander Roob is instantly a definitive work."-- "Culturmag"

"The book bridges the gap between the largely forgotten field of press graphics and firmly established art figures and movements."-- "Creative Review"

"...graphics that changed the history of illustrated newspapers... an often overlooked medium."-- "It's Nice That"
Dimensions (Overall): 15.0 Inches (H) x 9.8 Inches (W) x 1.9 Inches (D)
Weight: 9.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 604
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Graphic Arts
Series Title: Unknown
Publisher: Taschen
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Alexander Roob
Language: Multiple Languages
Street Date: July 12, 2023
TCIN: 88767341
UPC: 9783836507868
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-9121
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 9.3 pounds
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Q: What genre does this book focus on?

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Q: Who are some featured artists in the book?

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  • A: Featured artists include Jean Cocteau, Juan Gris, and Gustave Dor.

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Q: What type of content is included in the collection?

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Q: What time period does the book cover?

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  • A: The book explores graphic news items from 1819 to 1921.

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